Hairdressing and beauty salon managers and proprietors

Entry requirements

Duration

The normal study pattern is one year full-time over 3-4 days, including evenings and could include Saturdays.

What will I study?

The aim of this qualification is to build on your knowledge and practice, develop your practical skills and prepare for work.

The programme content includes:

Working in the hair industry

Following Health and Safety practices in the salon

Client consultation for hair services

Shampooing and conditioning the hair and scalp

Cutting women's hair

The art of dressing hair

Colouring and lightening hair

Perming and neutralising hair

Promoting products and services to clients in the salon

Salon reception duties

Creating an image on a theme within the hair and beauty sector

Additional activities

Home study/revision

Competition work

Work experience/work placement

Employability skills

Certificate in Contact Dermatitis

Visits to Wella in Manchester

How will I be assessed?

Assessment consists of practical observations on paying clients, questioning, written questions, assignments, projects and written tests online. You will be required to provide some of your own models. Assessment will be graded Pass, Merit or Distinction.

What could it lead to?

Hairdressing Diploma VRQ Level 3 for one year, or you could follow an apprenticeship route and study the Hairdressing Diploma NVQ Level 2 (two year course).